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Area congregations schedule special services and events

St. Joseph RCC

Spring City: The Women’s Group of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 3640 Schuylkill Road, will be hosting its 14th Annual Basket Raffle on Sunday at the Friendship Hook & Ladder, 269 Green Street, Royersford. Doors open at noon. Raffle starts at 2 p.m. Cost for raffle admission sheet is $20 for 25 tickets. Additional sheets cost $5. Grand prizes, sweepstakes and 50/50 tickets are available for purchase. You must be present to win and be 18 years of age. There will be tables to sit and bring your own food and drink (no alcoholic beverages). Complimentary light refreshments will be provided. Any questions, call Carmella Mungin at 610-948-7731 or Emma Mungin at 610-948-2064.

St. John Hill UCC

Boyertown: Annual Buckwheat/Pancake and Sausage Dinner will be held from 3 to 7:30 p.m. today at St. John Hill United Church of Christ, 620 Hill Church Road, in the picnic grove dining hall. Included are home fries, vegs, dessert and beverage. Cost is Adults $9 and Children 3 to 10 years $5.

Bethel UMC

Spring City: B.U.S. Pot Luck Lunch will be held on Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, followed by “Alzheimer’s/Dementia Simulation” by Chestnut Knoll.

Centennial Lutheran

Kimberton: As part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this month, the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday at Centennial Lutheran Church, 1330 Hares Hill Road, will include several hymns written by Martin Luther.

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First Presbyterian

Pottstown: The Senior Seekers at First Presbyterian Church will watch a movie and munch popcorn from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

St. James Lutheran

Limerick: An Apple Festival will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today A silent auction, moon bounce, children’s games, tractor rides, craft tables, and bake table are part of the activities. Lunch will be available. A flea market will start at 8 am. All proceeds go toward mission trips and the local food pantry. The festival will also feature a special lemonade stand raising funds for local Spring-Ford 8th grader, Corrine Hare, who is battling cancer.

St. Luke’s Lutheran

Christ Lutheran

Barto: The Prayer Shawls will be blessed during the 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. services on Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church, 222 Niantic Road. A Q & A Session regarding the new Educational Worship will be held in the parlor.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal

Glenmoore: The Blessing of the Animals will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7 St. Andrews Lane. Horses, cows, dogs, cats , scaly creatures and various other farm animals are all welcome to get blessed. Local business partners providing items for raffles in addition to helping to promote this worthy event are Ludwigs Corner Veterinary Hospital, Eleanor Russell Ltd., Pickering Valley Feed and Farm, Great Beginnings Preschool. A few animal rescues have been contacted with the possibility of featuring pets for adoption and having them receive a special blessing as well. The event will include an animal parade with all of the animals that come for the service, pony rides, raffles, and a few games.

St. Luke Lutheran

Gilbertsville: A Keystone Miller blood drive will be held on Tuesday in the upper parking lot at St. Luke Lutheran Church.

The Community Clothing Rack will be open for distribution from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.

Mount Carmel UMC

St. Peters: Volunteers from Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, 2203 Harmonyville Road, will meet in St. Peters today for the “Good Works Program,” an organization that helps those in need of home repair. For more information please call the church at 610-469-9151.

Refreshments will be served after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday. Everyone is welcome.

Coventryville UMC

Pottstown: Craft nights are being held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at Coventryville United Methodist Church, 1521 Old Ridge Road, to prepare for the holiday bazaar in November.

St. John’s UCC

Pottstown: The Social Committee of St. John’s United Church of Christ will host a gathering at Wilcox Farms Corn Maze at 7 p.m. tonight. The cost is $6 per person and all are welcome.

Scrapbooking enthusiasts will be gathering at the church on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Zion’s UCC

Pottstown: The Annual Ham Supper will be hosted from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight at Zion’s United Church of Christ, Hanover and Chestnut streets. Served family-style will be ham, homemade potato filling, rolls, pickled cabbage, applesauce, green beans and corn. Homemade desserts are included. Cost is adults $12, children ages 5 to 12 are $5 and 4 and under are free. Take-out is also available.

The church will begin offering a nursery for preschool-age children on the first Sunday of each month beginning the first Sunday in November. Volunteers to provide childcare are needed. Contact Sharon Moser.

Shepherd of the Hills

Bechtelsville: Hurricane relief monetary donations will be received until Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road. All funds collected will be sent to Samaritan’s Purse.

Friends for Life will begin their annual Baby Bottle fundraiser to support Genesis Pregnancy Center in Pottstown.

Brownback’s UCC

Spring City: All are welcome to remain after the 10 a.m. service on Sunday at Brownback’s United Church of Christ, 640 Ridge Road, for Social Hour in Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Vining family.

All are invited to return to the church at noon for a special outdoor Blessing of the Animals.

Bethel Community

Pottstown: All residents are invited to a Prayer Virgil at noon today at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N. Keim St., for those affected in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and Mexico and the victims of the massacre in Las Vegas. Open to the public. The church is currently collecting water and non-perishable items to be donated to families in Puerto Rico.

St. Peter’s Lutheran

Pottstown: Harvest Home Sunday will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 564 Glasgow St., at both the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. The Altar to be adorned with vegetables of fall harvest. Congregation is asked to bring in canned and non-perishable food items for distribution to the Pottstown Cluster Outreach Center.

The church women will be making chow chow at 9 a.m. on Monday.

Trinity UCC

Pottstown: A Craft And Vendor Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Trinity United Church of Christ, 60 N. Hanover St. A variety of skilled craft persons will offer their creations for sale. There will be a silent auction and door prizes. In addition, the church’s Kountry Kitchen will be open featuring homemade soups, hot dogs, barbeque and homemade desserts. There is plenty of free parking at the rear of the church. All are welcome.